Feldman having a blast

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There haven’t been a lot of memorable moments for Scott Feldman this season. The Rangers 2010 Opening day starter spent most of the 2011 season recovering from surgery on his right knee, returning only long enough to appear in 11 games and only two of them starts.

In these playoffs, he’s pitching exclusively out of the bullpen and Monday night, he was a crucial bridge from starter Derek Holland to the regular relievers who have done a huge job for the Rangers this year.

Feldman pitched four innings, allowed just one hit and struck out four as the Rangers bullpen pitched 8 1/3 innings of scoreless ball.

“For myself, I think I can honestly say that was the coolest game I’ve ever been a part of,” said Feldman. “When I got done, just watching that game I thought my beard was going to turn grey right on the spot.”

Feldman also appeared in one game in the ALDS against Tampa and pitched three scoreless innings. Over the course of the regular season, he only logged 32 innings but he is hoping to return to a starting role next year.

“It’s been tough to endure,” he said. “But to be pitching in games like this, at this time of year, it’s all worth it.”